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Interview with Roger Bruns

BROADCAST: Mar. 30, 1987 | DURATION: 00:53:57

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Synopsis

Discussing "The Damnedest Radical: The Life and World of Ben Reitman, Chicago's Celebrated Social Reformer, Hobo King, and Whorehouse Physician," (published by University of Illinois Press) with the author Roger Bruns.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 30, 1987

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Urban Life

People

Authors, Writers Medical personnel

Tags

Bruns, Roger--Interviews Bruns, Roger. Damnedest Radical. Reitman, Ben L. (Ben Lewis), 1879-1942. Social reformers--Illinois--Chicago--Biography. Physicians--Illinois--Chicago--Biography. Tramps--Biography.--Illinois--Chicago Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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